Arc B580

Arc B580 Specifications

The Arc B580 is based on the Xe2 architecture and manufactured using the 5 nm process node. It was launched approximately 4 months, 3 weeks ago, originally priced at $249. It features 2560 cores, including 24 compute units (SMs), 160 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 80 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 20 dedicated RT cores and 160 Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 2670 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 2670 MHz. The Arc B580 comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus. Memory runs at 2375 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 456 GB/s.

This GPU has a low thermal design power (TDP) of 190 W. It is generally compatible with almost all PC cases and is excellent for SFF and compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

Arc B580 Performance

Arc B580 is an entry-level graphics card with a relative gaming performance score of 34.77%. It performs well at 1080p resolution and can handle 1440p or even 4K with reduced settings or advanced features like DLSS, FSR, and frame generation. Ideal for casual gamers or users who occasionally play games on their work or general-purpose PCs without spending heavily on a GPU.

In terms of gaming value, Arc B580 offers excellent performance per dollar, achieving 65.1% efficiency relative to the best possible GPU in this category. It is an outstanding choice for users seeking a cost-effective solution.